In 1974, a married couple flee Cyprus as Turkish bombs rained down on their home town of Famagusta. Nearly half a century later, a young woman's life is tragically changed forever as Russian troops bombard her village in war-torn Ukraine. Seeking refuge on the Greek island of Crete, their worlds collide. Generations apart, can shared experiences help mend their shattered lives? 'Richard has a writing style that transports you to the real Greece. I truly love his ability to take me with him to wonderful places, feel the warmth of the Greek sunshine and experience Greece through the eyes of his characters. For me, he is one of the best writers out there.' , author of